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A modern monitor setup the Ikea Jerker desk (version 2)

The Ikea Jerker was designed in the days of CRTs – you remember, those big heavy deep monitors that cost a ton and weighed a ton – in fact, the Jerker version 1 came with the a 45cm (17.7 inches) deep monitor shelf – that thing is designed to withstand 100lb monster 27″ CRTs! The version 1 add-on shelf and all version 2 shelves are a much more sensible 35cm (13.7 inches) deep. Designed for LCDs, they’re also able to hold hard drives, staplers, and earbuds. But, I’m of the school that monitors should hang, not rest. And though big is good, maybe biggest isn’t best.

I’ve had my Jerkers set up in many configurations, the biggest being with three side monitors (a combination of Samsung 23″ and 24″) and one big Viewsonic 27″. But in my constant quest for the perfect Jerker workstation I’ve come up with a pretty terrific combination (at least for me).

I used a combination of an LG 34″ Ultrawide model 34UM65 (pictured as “1” in landscape mode on the left) and a tiny 16″ ACER X163W widescreen (pictured as “2” in portrait mode on the right).

My sit-down Jerker setup:

And because it worked so well I actually replicated the exact setup for my Jerker standing desk:

With the monitors mentioned, and mounted on the slightly modded Vista vesa mounts, I get enough clearance on the left, top, right, and bottom for ventilation, re positioning (a rare occurrence), and the mounting of lights and swing arms on the legs to left and right. Here’s a little map:

Can you point me in the direction of where to get the 2 1/4″ screws? I only need 4-8 of that size (piece 110142) to add on the side shelves so I don’t want to get the whole set you offer to sell. Any pointers on where to get that one piece is greatly appreciated. The person who sold me the desk said all the hardware was included but that was not accurate. Your help is appreciated.

If you game in full screen mode you may want to have an extra monitor (for use with skype or peripheral programs) – and if you have a real productivity workflow a second monitor is very very handy (size is less important in such cases).